Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels

A creamy filling made with chicken taco flavors is spread over a soft flour tortilla and rolled up to make the most delicious Mexican pinwheels ever!

These Mexican pinwheels are perfect for ANY party or get together! Made with mouthwatering chicken taco flavors, they’re a favorite with both kids and adults!

It’s party time!! Okay maybe not really party time, but one bite of these Mexican pinwheels and you’ll think there’s a party going on! I actually had these at a get together with my in-laws, and my mother-in-law had made these. Like me, she loves to cook, so naturally we were talking about the food, and she mentioned that she’d found this recipe on Old El Paso‘s site. After looking it over, and making some tweaks of my own, I created pure deliciousness!

I like a LOT of cilantro flavor, so if you’re not a huge fan, feel free to adjust that amount to your liking. As a bonus, these aren’t spicy at all (that we noticed), so even the kiddos can snack on these Mexican pinwheels! You could also experiment with different flavored tortillas as the wraps… like maybe a spinach one? I knew there was NO way I’d get a green tortilla by my kids, so I didn’t even attempt it lol.

Speaking of kids, if you have them, are they out of school for the summer yet? My oldest (the only one in school) has been out for over 2 weeks and we’ve already hit the “I’m soooo bored” stage. Good grief. After about the third time of hearing her say that, I escorted her out to the kitchen to help me roll the tortillas for these pinwheels… boredom solved!

Thankfully, both kids are enrolled in a fun summer camp through my son’s pre-school… so they’re totally immersed in that and all the various fun activities and field trips to go on, instead of lounging around the house staring at the tv or complaining lol.

Okay, back to these pinwheels lol. While these are PERFECT for a party, they’re also fun to have as an afternoon snack or a fun dinner (I like to pair them with a salad… this one is my fav!). There’s something so ridiculously fun about getting to eat with your hands isn’t there?

I think these Mexican pinwheels are pretty amazing as is, but if you’re looking for some other add-ins or toppers, here are some great options:

experiment with a different sour cream to cream cheese ratio (the more sour cream you use, the “wetter” the filling will be)

Like with most pinwheels, once you roll up the tortilla, you’ll want to chill them in the refrigerator (the whole rolls) for a bit, so they firm up. Otherwise, when you go to slice them, they’ll get mashed and sort of fall apart… definitely no bueno! Oh, and a sharp serrated knife makes slicing the 1 inch sections a breeze! I used my bread knife, which was probably overkill… but let’s be honest, it was the only clean serrated knife, because I. hate. doing. dishes. I can’t be alone in that, right you guys? 😉

I really hope you all give these a try… whether it’s for a party, cookout, snack or dinner… I really think you’ll love them as much as we sure do!

Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels

A creamy filling made with chicken taco flavors is spread over a soft flour tortilla and rolled up to make the most delicious Mexican pinwheels ever!

I’ve never tried it (maybe another reader can chime in), but I think fresh minced jalapeños would be fabulous in these! Depending on your heat tolerance, you could use regular petite diced tomatoes to keep it semi-mild, or go for the tomatoes and green chiles to make it spicier 🙂

Made these for game day. They were fantabulous!! My husband and I ended up hiding some back for us because they were going so fast. Will definitely make again and again. Thanks for such tasty goodness!!!

I had two poached chicken breast leftover so I adjusted the amount of ingredients accordingly. Instead of packaged taco mix I made my own combo of chili, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. I also substituted parsley for cilantro. I cut the chicken in chunks and chopped it up in the food processor then added all the other ingredients and pulsed until it was a smooth mixture. This was good right out of the processor but it was even better after it sat in the fridge a while. This made a lot so even after spreading it on tortillas I had some leftover. This will make a great sandwich spread. That is if it lasts. It’s so good that I keep sneaking spoonfuls of it. Will definitely make again. Thanks for this tasty and easy recipe.

What beautiful creations my friend!!! I love ALL of the flavors in these bad boys, especially the cilantro- I’m so with you there. I am obsessed with that stuff! 😉 These are perfect to bring to summer get-together’s, I bet they disappear FAST!

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I'm Amanda... a wife, mother of two rambunctious kiddos, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that gourmet meals should be something we can ALL enjoy. Now that you're here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let's get cookin'!